This Valentine’s Day, think outside the box and treat your sweetie to a homemade dinner. We put together some of our favorite recipes, featuring decadent ingredients like goat cheese, high-quality seafood like fresh scallops, and classic favorites like white pizza.
Mix and match any of these recipes to create a three-course meal, or whip up several to dine tapas-style. And for dessert? Treat yourself to a couple pieces of dark chocolate, or an easy chocolate yogurt mousse and berries. When you’re ready to eat, light a couple candles, dress up the table with fresh linens, and enjoy!
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min
Preheat oven to 400°F. Mist fish with cooking spray and pat pecans onto fish. Place on foil and fold into two packets. Toss potatoes and broccoli in oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake fish packets, potatoes, and broccoli for 20 minutes until fish is 145°F and broccoli and potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Calories: 207; Total fat: 9 g; Saturated fat: 1 g; Sodium: 63 mg; Cholesterol: 29 mg; Total carbohydrates: 19 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sugars: 3 g; Protein: 23 g; Potassium: 836 mg
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 8 min Cook Time: 20 min
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook scallops in olive oil and garlic until golden, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with pesto. Serve with steamed asparagus topped with Parmesan.
Calories: 400; Total fat: 18 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 414 mg; Cholesterol: 45 mg; Total carbohydrates: 29 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 0 g; Protein: 29 g; Potassium: 382 mg
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 6 min Cook Time: 12 min
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread ricotta on pitas and top with arugula, tomato, Parmesan, and oregano. Bake for 12 minutes until pita is crisp and sprinkle on red pepper flakes.
Calories: 359; Total fat: 12 g; Saturated fat: 6 g; Sodium: 524 mg; Cholesterol: 34 mg; Total carbohydrates: 38 g; Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 1 g; Protein: 26 g; Potassium: 338 mg
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min
Brush eggplant and mushrooms with olive oil and cook in a grill pan for about 8 minutes, until tender. Bake flatbread for 7 minutes in a 350°F oven. Spread goat cheese on the flatbread, and top with eggplant and mushrooms.
Calories: 398; Total fat: 18 g; Saturated fat: 9 g; Sodium: 309 mg; Cholesterol: 26 mg; Total carbohydrates: 39 g; Fiber: 7 g; Sugars: 4 g; Protein: 24 g; Potassium: 413 mg
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 6 min Cook Time: 12-15 min
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss asparagus spears with olive oil, then arrange onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and serve.
Calories: 65; Total fat: 5 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 2 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbohydrates: 5 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 2 g; Potassium: 262 mg
Makes 2 servings
Prep: 5 min
Combine yogurt, cocoa powder, and honey.Serve with berries
Calories: 178; Total fat: 4 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 89 mg; Cholesterol: 22 mg; Total carbohydrates: 25 g; Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 17 g; Protein: 15 g; Potassium: 109 mg
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